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La Sportiva Finale Men Climbing Shoe

Finale Men 2021

Rating

My vote: None ( 4.8 avg )

Description

Unlined leather upper for a soft, comfortable fit.
Tensioned heel rand and powerhinge for high-end edging performance.

Retail price

US$ 109.00
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Weight 452 g

Single : 226 g / 8.0 oz
Pair : 452 g / 15.9 oz
(we converted ounces to grams)

Closure Type Lace
Gender Men
Volume Average
Sizing Information European sizes 34-48, including half sizes.

La Sportiva Shoes are built on European half sizes which are smaller increments than US half sizes.


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Best Use (Highest Performance) All-around
Bouldering
Indoor
Asymmetry Moderate
Tongue Details not provided by the brand
Last Details Shape: Arched (technical)
Construction: Slip Lasted
Last : PN 45 This means the last shape has a pointed toe, it is arched and has moderate asymmetry.
Upper Material not provided by the brand  Leather/ Microfiber
Midsole Material 1.1 mm  LaspoFlex with P3®
Sole Material 5.0 mm  Vibram® XS Edge
Rand: not provided by the brand
Footbed Lining

Unlined

LaspoFlex

Super lightweight, ultra-thin synthetic fiber-laminate designed for maximum torsion rigidity.
P3® Technology

P3®

Permanent Power Platform used in climbing shoes to maintain the downturned shape of the shoe for the life of the shoe.
Vibram® XS Edge Technology

Vibram® XS Edge

Developed to provide maximum edging support, the VIBRAM®XS Edge compound delivers excellent grip while adding improved firmness for the most challenging edging moves. This rubber compound is exceptionally resistant to deformation on razor sharp edges and it will not creep while smearing.
Other Shoe Versions male female
AVG RATING
6
( 6 avg )
Rating
6
( 6 avg )

Very underrated shoe

Pros
Sticky
all day comfortable
Surprising feel and sensitivity
Great fit for a wide foot
Cons
Fabric will stretch out so size down appropriately
heal portion by the achilles can be uncomfortable
Familiarity
I’ve used it a ton

Fantastic shoe at any price.  The rubber is sticky and thick so it'll last (in fact has lasted longer than my La Sportiva Ottaki which I believe are .5mm thinner), yet there's quite a bit of sensitivity and feel in this shoe especially when smearing or edging.  The top of the heal can rub against

the achillies a bit and be uncomfortable but once worn in it's barely noticeable.  I sized down and they've stretched out to form my foot after a dozen uses.  My feet are wide in the toe box and these conform nicely.  

Outdoor Gear Lab Gear Review rating 4/5

When it comes to rock climbing performance, footwear is arguably the single most important piece of gear. However, sticky rubber wears out quickly so climbing shoes are one of the highest recurring costs for regular climbers. The Finale presents a two-prong way to reduce those costs — it's available at an affordable retail price and the durability advantage of its thicker rubber means that you should wear through a pair less quickly. Although their performance cannot quite match some premium models, we still think this is a model worth considering by anyone searching for an excellent value.

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